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Jan/24
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Harry Cicma: First And Last Pro Matches
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By Scoop Malinowski We resume the “First And Last Pro Matches” Feature with Former Rutgers University player Harry Cicma, who attained an ATP Tour World ranking on the professional circuit before becoming a Emmy Award winning TV news anchor and reporter for NBC and CBS. First Pro Match: It was truly a dream come true […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · CBS · Harry Cicma · NBC · Newport · Rutgers University
Jan/24
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Sander Groen: First And Last Pro Matches
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By Scoop Malinowski After a few years hiatus, I am resuming the old feature asking former pro players ATP and WTA if they remember their first and last professional matches. Here is former Dutch ATP player Sander Groen, who helped Roger Federer win his first ATP title in Segovia, Spain in doubles… First Professional Match: […] Continue to read full article...
Delray Beach Open to HostWomen’s Tennis ChallengeOn Opening WeekendWimbledon Finalist to Play Reigning Junior Champion Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard (left) and reigning Wimbledon junior champion Clervie Ngounoue will meet in the Women’s Tennis Challenge on Feb. 10.photos: (left) courtesy of GSE Worldwide; (right) Dustin Satloff/USTA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia Contact: Toni Woods, media@yellowtennisball.comDELRAY BEACH, Fla. (Dec. […] Continue to read full article...
Dec/23
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Huge Potential and Intrigue For WTA in 2024
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By Scoop Malinowski The WTA is under heavy criticism from fans, media and even it’s star players for not properly promoting the player’s personalities and stories. But that could all change in 2024 because there are so many intriguing and fascinating players and stories to cover. Naomi Osaka will make her long-awaited return to competition […] Continue to read full article...
Angelique Kerber · AO · Emma Raducanu · Leylah Fernandez · Naomi Osaka · WTA
Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj and Richard Evans to be inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2024 Paes and Amritraj become the first Indians elected to the Hall of Fame. Paes will be inducted in the Player Category, with Amritraj and Evans selected in the Contributor Category. The Class of 2024 Induction Ceremony will […] Continue to read full article...
Leander Paes · Newport · Tennis Hall of Fame · Vijay Amritraj
By Scoop Malinowski The Longboat Key Public Tennis Center experienced a monumental moment this month, For the first time a former Grand Slam champion and world no. 1 in professional tennis competed on the courts. The rare spectacle happened at the ITF Longboat Key Super Senior tournament in the first week of this month. Rick […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Babolat · Davis Cup · ITF · Longboat Key · Rick Leach · US Open · Vivek Varma
Dec/23
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Biofile Francisco Rocha Interview
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: ATP no. 717. Played for Middle Tennessee State University. DOB: October 4, 1999 In: Porto, Portugal Ht: 6-2 Wt: 180 First Memory Of Tennis: When I was ten I was trying out different sports and my mom (Marta) and dad (Jorge) always liked tennis. They were like, Why don’t you try […] Continue to read full article...
ATP · Francisco Rocha · Jannik Sinner · Middle Tennessee State University · Portugal · Rafael Nadal
Nov/23
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It Looks Like Gulbis Has Departed The ATP
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By Scoop Malinowski Without any fanfare or fancy farewells, it appears a former ATP star has departed the professional tennis tour. Former top ten and Roland Garros semifinalist Ernests Gulbis has not played a pro match since early February, a 61 26 76 Davis Cup match win vs. Israel’s Daniel Cukierman. In the doubles of […] Continue to read full article...
adidas · ATP · Ernests Gulbis · Latvia · Roland Garros · Wilson tennis
By Scoop Malinowski It sounds like a Halloween movie marathon film title but unfortunately for Andy Murray, it’s all too true. A month ago Murray in Beijing had a 5-2 lead and seven match points on Alex “The Demon” de Minaur but failed to score his first ever career win vs the gritty Australian. Today, […] Continue to read full article...
Oct/23
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Tennis “Friend” Matthew Perry Dies
Famous actor Matthew Perry was a ranked junior tennis player in Canada and also a friend of former WTA no. 1 Jennifer Capriati. Denise Capriati, the mother of Jennifer, shared some of her memories of Perry, who passed away yesterday at age 54 at his home in Los Angeles, CA. “Heartbreaking news. Matthew Perry died […] Continue to read full article...
Denise Capriati · French Open · Friends · Jennifer Capriati · Matthew Perry · NBC
